• Tuition includes a $525.00 lab fee. This program cost is incurred at the beginning of the program and is non-refundable.
• A $350.00 ($100.00 non-refundable) seat reservation fee is not part of the tuition and is payable within 30 business days of the mailing date of an acceptance letter into the program. Payment of the reservation fee ensures your seat in the Practical Nursing Program for the upcoming school year, orientation materials, and summer Math Moodle course.
• Tuition for the Practical Nursing Program will be divided into four (4) equal payments:
  • For students eligible for Federal Financial Aid, the following formula will apply:
    • Total Tuition Less Anticipated Financial Aid = Balance to be divided into four equal payments to be made on the following dates:
      • June 1, September 1, October 1, and November 1.
    • Please note that if anticipated financial aid is not realized due to a change in circumstance, the student will be responsible for any remaining tuition.
  • For students NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid
    • The first tuition payment is due on June 1st (July 1st if accepted after June 1st) the second payment is due on September 1st, the third payment is due October 1st and the final payment is due November 1st.
  • Payments can be made by check, official bank check, money order, or by credit card (VISA & Master Card). Credit card transactions must be completed in person in the Business Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30AM to 3:00PM.All other types of payments can be made either in the Business Office or in the LPN Office. Checks should be made payable to Diman R.V.T.H.S.
  • Non-payment of tuition in the stated period will jeopardize a student’s attendance in the program.
  • Tuition charges are subject to School Committee, State revisions and data provided by the Department of Education. In order to qualify for in-district tuition, the applicant will be required to submit three (3) verification of address upon receipt of the letter of acceptance. In-district includes residents of Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, and Westport.

Withdrawal-Financial Aid Recipients
When a financial aid recipient withdraws or is dismissed from the program, Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing (DRSPN) is required to apply a pro-rated reduction on the financial aid that has been awarded. This pro-ration is required to be in effect through the 60 % point in the payment period.

Payment Period sample

Semester hours	$0-450	$451-900	$901-1106
60% point in hours	$270	$721	$1024

Up until the 60% point in the payment period, a student has only earned a percentage of the financial aid that had been awarded, based on the percentage of hours the student had attended. The result of this policy is that even if the student had a financial aid award that covered institutional costs, the student may have a balance with DRSPN if he/she withdraws. If you have any questions regarding this regulation, please contact the Financial Aid consultant.

Federal Title IV Financial Aid Refund Policy Notice To Students
The following policy applies to Title IV financial aid recipients and this statement is made available via the student handbook:

If you withdraw during a payment period while enrolled at DRSPN, the school will follow this policy to determine the amount of Federal Title IV financial assistance you earned for your period of enrollment in the Program. This policy is different and distinct for the school’s refund policy. The Title IV programs that are covered by this law are: Federal Pell Grants and Direct Loans.

When you withdraw during your payment period, the Federal Title IV financial assistance that you have earned up to that point is determined by a specific formula. If you (or the Practical Nursing Program or your parents on your behalf) received less financial assistance than the amount that you earned, you may be able to receive those additional funds. If you received more financial assistance than you earned, the excess funds must be returned to the U.S. Department of Education.

The amount of financial assistance that you have earned is determined on a pro-rated basis. For example, if you completed 25% of your payment period, you earned 25% of the financial assistance you were originally scheduled to receive. Once you have completed more than 60% of the payment period, you earn all the financial assistance that you were scheduled to receive for that period. If you did not receive all of the funds that you earned, you may be due a post-withdrawal disbursement. If your post-withdrawal disbursement includes loan funds, DRSPN must receive your permission before it can disburse them. DRSPN may automatically use all or a portion of your post-withdrawal disbursement of grant funds for tuition, fees and standard charges (as contracted with the school). The school needs your permission to use the post-withdrawal grant disbursement for all other charges. However, it may be in your best interest to allow the school to keep funds to reduce your debt at the school. The school will return all funds it has received on your behalf that you have not earned under the federal formula. You are responsible for returning funds that you have received directly from either the school or another organization. Any loan funds that you must return, you (or your parent for a PLUS Loan) repay in accordance with the terms of the promissory note. That is, you make scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time. Any amount of unearned grant funds that you must return is called an overpayment.

The formula for the amount earned of your federal student assistance is different that the DRSPN Refund Policy. Therefore, you may still owe funds to DRSPN to cover unpaid institutional charges. DRSPN may also charge you for any federal student financial assistance that the school was required to return.

Upon withdrawal, the school will provide you (in writing) information on any adjustments to your financial aid for the period of enrollment covered by this policy that have been made to your financial aid award.

Financial Aid-Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Federal regulations require DRSPN to establish and apply reasonable standards of satisfactory progress for the purpose of receipt of financial assistance under the programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act.

In order to be making satisfactory academic progress toward a certificate, students must maintain specific grade averages and are expected to complete their program within 200% of the published length of the program. Satisfactory academic progress is measured at the end of each Term. In order to maintain satisfactory academic progress and advance to the next Term, a student must meet the following requirements:


A student may withdraw from the Program at any time for personal, academic/clinical, medical or financial reasons. It is the responsibility of the student to complete the withdrawal procedure. At the time of withdrawal the student is responsible for:

• Notifying the Program Director immediately, both verbally and in writing of their intent to withdraw from the program
• Meeting with the Program Director
• Meeting all financial obligations
• Requesting (if they so desire) to be considered for readmission under the readmission policy
• Submitting a signed/dated withdrawal form
• Meeting with the Financial Aid Coordinator if financial aid has been received
  To be considered for readmission the withdrawal procedure must be completed.

Failure to complete the withdrawal process will result in an automatic recording of a failing grade in all courses in which the student is currently enrolled. At the end of the semester, the student will be dropped from the program and the student record noted accordingly.

Students May Be Readmitted To The Program Based On The Following:

• Written petition to the Program Director
• Space available in the program
• A review of the student’s past performance in the program and activities since leaving the program
• An interview with the Program Director or faculty member
• Updated health records, one updated reference, current CPR certification and submission to a Criminal Offender Record Information Release (CORI) as indicated
• A written proposal indicating a detailed plan for successful completion of the program

Students will be reviewed at the general admissions meeting when all qualified applications are under consideration for acceptance to the next scheduled program. There will be only one opportunity for readmission. When a student is re-admitted into the program, the student is place on Financial Aid Probation. A student on probation is still eligible to receive financial aid, but if the student does not successfully complete their probationary term, the student will be denied financial aid. If the student completes the probationary term, but is still not at 66% completion rate, the student will be on Extended Probation. If the student does not successfully complete the Extended Probation Term, the student will be denied financial aid.

Tuition Policy For Readmission
Students accepted for readmission will be responsible for the entire tuition at the current rate set by the School Committee as well as any fees, if beginning with Term 1. If readmitted to Terms 2, 3, or 4 the tuition will be pro-rated.

Financial Aid Appeals-Conditions of Appeals
When a student is denied financial aid due to not meeting the academic progress guidelines, the student may appeal the decision to the Financial Aid officer. The appeal must be in writing and must indicate the extenuating circumstances that caused him/her to not meet the minimum requirements, and also what the student is planning on doing differently in the future to improve their academic performance. The Financial Aid officer reviews the appeal and determines whether the student’s eligibility can be reinstated. If the appeal is approved, the student is placed on extended Financial Aid Probation. The student is advised, in writing, of the decision.

Default
A student will be in default if s/he fails to pay what he/she owes to DRSPN. If the Business Office at DSSPN refers your default to an attorney or collection agency, the student will be responsible for paying the institutional cost of collection, whether or not a suit is brought. As the financial aid amounts are received, it will be credited to your account towards your outstanding balance.

Refund Policy
The following policy has been established and approved by the Greater Fall River School District School Committee. Please remember that the $350.00 ($100.00 non-refundable) seat reservation/orientation fee is not part of the tuition. Additionally, the $525.00 lab fee which is included in the tuition is non-refundable. It will be retained to cover student nursing lab and support materials assessed at the commencement of the program. Refunds when due, will be made within 45 days of, (1) the last day of attendance, or (2) from the date the institution terminates the student or determines withdrawal by the student.

REFUND SCHEDULE:
After registration but;

• Prior to one (1) week before class, tuition refunded at 100%, less $100 for processing costs
• Within one (1) week before to one (1) week after the first class, tuition refunded at 70%, less $100 for processing costs
• During the second or third week of class, tuition refunded at 30%, less $100 for processing costs
• After the third week of class, no tuition refund will be made
• Due to dismissals, as outlined in the Student Handbook, no tuition refund will be made

Program Withdrawal or Dismissal Notification:
The Program Director shall notify the Financial Aid officer and the Business Manager within one (1) week of a student officially withdrawing or from the date of determining a dismissal. Students receiving Title IV Federal Financial Assistance are subject to federal refund policy (R2T4). R2T4 calculations are completed within 45 days from the date of determination.

Student withdrawal and request for refunds must be made in writing and addressed to the Practical Nursing Director and the Business manager. All refunds will be made within a 45 day period.

Third-Party Payments
When a student is receiving funds from a third party, if this third party should withdraw or not make payments for any reason, the student is responsible for tuition and other expenses prior to graduation. Students receiving third party payments must have total payment applied to the entire tuition bill before generating a credit balance.

Surveys
Diman Regional School of Practical Nursing participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs. As a result, surveys will be administered in October, the end of the Program and when any change in enrollment takes place (i.e. transfer from Day to Evening Program, withdrawal, etc.) the information gathered on these surveys is used to satisfy Section 487 (a)(17) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Department of education regulations at 34 C.F.R.S.668.14 (b) (19). This information is not used individually, but in aggregate.

Student Responsibility
It is the student’s responsibility to report any changes in their income and/or family (married, children) status; report financial awards to any other agency when required; and make restitution to other agencies, should there be an agreement to do so.

Regardless of any third-party payment, should this party withdraw approval or not make payment for any reason, the student is responsible for full tuition and other expenses in accordance with the tuition payment schedule. Students failing to make tuition payments in accordance with the tuition payment schedule will be terminated from the Program.